Some Republican state legislators are discussing whether the state should eliminate the state income tax. Shreveport Representative Thomas Pressly and Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson plan to propose legislation next year. Nelson says repealing personal and corporate income taxes would boost the state’s economy
Cut 3 (08) “…practical solution”
A report from the 2021 Gulf Coast Energy Outlook predicts oil production will decline over the next three years. David Dismukes, Executive Director at LSU Center for Energy Studies co-authored the report and says the outlook for the industry changed with the pandemic.
Cut 4 (11) “…upward movement.”
Dismukes says futures markets predict oil will continue to trade in the 40 to 50-dollar range a barrel for the next decade.
Today is the Great American Smoke out, the day traditionally set aside to encourage smokers to kick the habit. Tonia Moore, Director for the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living says they’ve seen a large increase in the number of tobacco sales this year.
For free help on kicking the habit, you can call 1-800-Quit-Now. The Quitline is also offered two weeks of nicotine replacement therapy.
LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine says he has no plans of shutting down high school sports, even though more schools are moving to virtual learning. Bonine made his comments during a press event in Shreveport.